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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.61, 1,029.11 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.61, 1,029.11 and 275.54 is: 412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.61 : 1,029.11 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.61/1,029.11 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.61x = 1,029.11 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.61x = 283,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,554.45/686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.98

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